Paddy Pallin logo
Experience is Everything
Log In
Lost your password?
Not a member? Register
Lost Password
Back to login
Join
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Search
  • Home
  • Activities
    Featured
    • Crucial final days for Tarkine Trails

      Paddy
      December 4, 2015
      Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Community, Environmentalism, Paddle
    Recent
    • Tips for Blister Prevention

      Paddy
      February 17, 2022
    • Image of an Oxfam Trailwalker team on a bush trail in single file all using trekking poles.

      Gear Tips for the Oxfam Trailwalker

      Paddy
      February 7, 2022
    • Gear Care Guide

      Paddy
      August 19, 2021
    • Bushwalk & Camp
    • Travel
    • Climb
    • Fitness
  • Destinations
    Featured
    • Two hikers out on the trail as the sun sets

      5 Reasons to Hit the Trail From Our Friends at Get Outside Melbourne

      Kane Ford
      January 5, 2021
      All, Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Community, Fitness, Partners in Adventure
    Recent
    • Image of an Oxfam Trailwalker team on a bush trail in single file all using trekking poles.

      Gear Tips for the Oxfam Trailwalker

      Paddy
      February 7, 2022
    • How to Plan Your First Overnight Hike

      Paddy
      July 22, 2021
      1
    • Exploring the Kennedy Range

      Joel Johnnson
      July 5, 2021
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • Asia
      • South East
    • The Americas
    • Europe & Middle East
  • Gear
    Featured
    • ‘The most arduous trip I have ever had the good luck to do’ Paddy Pallin

      Gaby Arundel
      February 3, 2018
      About Us, Bushwalk & Camp, Environmentalism, Reviews
      1 Comment
    Recent
    • Tips for Blister Prevention

      Paddy
      February 17, 2022
    • Image of an Oxfam Trailwalker team on a bush trail in single file all using trekking poles.

      Gear Tips for the Oxfam Trailwalker

      Paddy
      February 7, 2022
    • Campers Pantry Hiking and Backpacking Freeze-Dried Meals

      Campers Pantry

      Paddy
      September 16, 2021
    • Reviews
    • Tips
  • Environmentalism
    Featured
    • The Top Adventure Trips & Trends for 2018

      Brad Atwal
      January 11, 2018
      Activities, Destinations, Environmentalism
    Recent
    • Credit: Capucine Merlant-Pilonchery

      Pilliga Ultra Wrap Up

      Paddy
      April 5, 2022
    • Don’t Bag the Environment – 2021 Update

      Paddy
      December 20, 2021
    • Jetboil CrunchIt Australia

      Jetboil CrunchIt – Safely Recycle Your Canisters

      Paddy
      October 10, 2019
    • Monique Forrestier climbing a cliff overlooking the Blue Mountains

      Species to Save: The Cliffhanging 5

      Paddy
      May 30, 2019
    • Greenery closing in on two explorers making their way up the Paterson River.

      Wild Rivers Photo Contest: Winners!

      Paddy
      August 14, 2018
    • Koala To Promote the Great Koala National Park

      Don’t Bag the Environment 2018: Round Up

      Paddy
      August 9, 2018
  • Community
    Featured
    • World Rogaining Championships Race Report

      Sputnik
      August 23, 2016
      Bushwalk & Camp, Community, Events
    Recent
    • Credit: Capucine Merlant-Pilonchery

      Pilliga Ultra Wrap Up

      Paddy
      April 5, 2022
    • Image of an Oxfam Trailwalker team on a bush trail in single file all using trekking poles.

      Gear Tips for the Oxfam Trailwalker

      Paddy
      February 7, 2022
    • Don’t Bag the Environment – 2021 Update

      Paddy
      December 20, 2021
    • Events
    • Athletes
  • Shop
  • About Us
    Featured
    • Credit: Capucine Merlant-Pilonchery

      Pilliga Ultra Wrap Up

      Paddy
      April 5, 2022
      Community, Environmentalism, Events, Sponsorship
    Recent
    • Credit: Capucine Merlant-Pilonchery

      Pilliga Ultra Wrap Up

      Paddy
      April 5, 2022
    • Don't bag the environment. Paddy Pallin Foundation.

      Don’t Bag the Environment 2020 Update

      Paddy
      June 11, 2020
    • Native Australian animals - Tasmanian Land Conservancy

      Don’t Bag the Environment 2020

      Paddy
      May 29, 2020
    • Osprey Adventure Grant: EBC Trek

      Savannah and William
      June 25, 2018
    • ‘The most arduous trip I have ever had the good luck to do’ Paddy Pallin

      Gaby Arundel
      February 3, 2018
      1
    • The Jonesys are Heading Outback

      Dave Casey
      August 14, 2017
Breaking
  • Pilliga Ultra Wrap Up
  • Oxfam Trailwalker - Last minute purchases and preparation tips
  • Top Tips for Night Walking
  • Tips for Blister Prevention
  • Gear Tips for the Oxfam Trailwalker
  • Don't Bag the Environment - 2021 Update
  • Home
  • Activities
    • Bushwalk & Camp
    • Travel
    • Climb
    • Fitness
  • Destinations
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • Asia
      • South East
    • The Americas
    • Europe & Middle East
  • Gear
    • Reviews
    • Tips
  • Environmentalism
  • Community
    • Events
    • Athletes
  • Shop
  • About Us

Author Chris Mein

Chris Mein

Chris took his childhood passion for the outdoors to a job in outdoor education. Which saw him work all over Australia, Solomon Islands, Indonesia and USA. After 4 years he moved to the more comfortable work of outdoor retail. His travels has taken him trekking, cycling or simply exploring many countries including Vietnam, Thailand, NZ, Fiji, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Peru and Bolivia. His outdoor passions are strongest in bushwalking, trekking and mountain biking. His currently Paddy Pallin’s Operations and Marketing Manager.

2017 NSW PADDY PALLIN 6HR ROGAINE WRAP-UP

Chris Mein
June 20, 2017
Bushwalk & Camp, Events, Fitness
Would you Cringe, Comprehend or Get High? It was a course that had the traditionalists cringing, the beginners comprehending and the runners getting high on endorphins. With Rogaining traditionally held in...

Exploring Bendalong in only 6 hours

Chris Mein
June 17, 2015
Bushwalk & Camp, Events, Fitness
1 Comment
This is what faced Jack, my 11yr old son, and I on Sunday morning with the much appreciated start of the 52nd Paddy Pallin 6hr NSW Rogaine. As the sun rose, on what would be a glorious day, you could see the...

Welcome to the Blog

The name Paddy Pallin certainly means many things to many people. For some it brings to mind the genial personality of one of Australia’s pioneer bushwalkers. Others will recognise the name from the label of a sleeping bag or rucksack that has given a generation of faithful service in the great outdoors. Or perhaps it brings to mind the colourful history of Australia’s greatest cross-country ski race. For most people however, the name is associated with a group of specialist retail stores catering for travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Experience Blog is a place to collaboratively share knowledge, adventures and inspire each other to enjoy the outdoors. We stand firmly by the motto that 'Experience is Everything' & strive to embody that philosophy within our community whenever possible.

Thanks for stopping by!

Popular

  • How to Hike the Torres del Paine “O” Circuit in Patagonia

    Dave Casey
    November 27, 2017
    34
  • Adventure Photography Tips

    Lachlan Gardiner
    February 14, 2017
    11

Connect

Recent Reviews

  • REVIEW: Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody

    Lachlan Gardiner
    June 5, 2017
    1
  • Review: Scarpa Crux

    Dave Casey
    November 9, 2015
    2

Search

© Paddy Pallin 2018. All rights reserved.